History of the Date

Hosted by Evan Kleiman Jul. 30, 2011 Food & Drink

Iraqi native Nawal Nasrallah is the author of Delights from the Garden of Eden: A Cookbook and a History of the Iraqi Cuisine. Her recipe for Date Sweatmeat is here.

Music break: 'Ya Rayah' by Rachid Taha

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Credits

Host:

Evan Kleiman

Producers:

Harriet Ells, Bob Carlson, Gillian Ferguson, Candace Moyer, Connie Alvarez, Laryl Garcia

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